A tankard is a form of drinkware consisting of a large, roughly cylindrical, drinking cup with a single handle. Tankards are usually made of silver or pewter but can be made of other materials, for example, wood, ceramic or leather. A tankard may have a hinged lid, and tankards featuring glass bottoms are also fairly common. Tankards are shaped and used similarly to German beer steins. The word "tankard" originally meant any wooden vessel derived from the 13th century and later came to mean a drinking vessel. The earliest tankards were made of wooden staves, similar to a barrel, and did not have lids. A 2000-year-old wooden tankard of approximately four-pint capacity has been unearthed in Wales. Metal tankards often come with a glass bottom and the legend is that the glass-bottomed tankard was developed as a way of refusing the King's shilling, i.e. conscription into the British army or navy. The drinker could see the coin in the bottom of the glass and refuse the drink, thereby avoiding conscription. However, this is likely to be a myth, since the Navy could press by force, known as press-ganging, rendering deception unnecessary. In a bar fight, the first punch was thrown while the recipient had the tankard raised to his mouth; another legend has it that the glass bottom was implemented to see the attack coming. A further story is that the glass bottom merely allowed the drinker to judge the clarity of their drink while forgoing the expense of a fragile pint glass. It is unclear if all or any of these legends have any substance. The Tankard is associated with the shipwreck of the Loch Ard which is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register (S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and this tankard is one item from the largest accumulation of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck. The tankard was found on the wreck and it gives us a snapshot into Victorian maritime history. Allowing us to interpret the story of this tragic event. This drinking vessel is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. The tankards significance is unfortunately its association with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history. (See note section this document for history of the Loch Ard wreck)Pewter tankard; rolled lip, flared base, large handle. Surface has marine encrustations. Inscription on attached label. Recovered from the shipwreck as the Loch Ard. "LA 33 255"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, pewter tankard, tankard, drinking vessel

The teaspoon is a European invention. Small spoons were common in Europe since at least the 13th century; the special spoons were introduced almost simultaneously with tea and coffee. (Pettigrew points to its use in the mid-17th century.) Originally the teaspoons were exotic items, precious and small, resembling the demitasse spoons of later times. Also used for coffee, these spoons were usually made of gilt silver, and were available with a variety of handle shapes: plain, twisted, or decorated with knobs, also known as knops, hence the knop-top name for such spoons. Widespread use and the modern size dates back to the Georgian era. The teaspoon is first mentioned in an advertisement in a 1686 edition of the London Gazette. Teaspoons, probably of English origin, are present in the 1700 Dutch painting by Nicholas Verkolje, "A Tea Party". An 1825 cartoon makes fun of a Frenchman unfamiliar with the British etiquette. The guest did not place his spoon into the cup and is thus being offered his thirteenth cup of tea! A special dish for resting the teaspoons, a "spoon boat", was a part of the tea set in the 18th century. At that time, the spoons played an important role in tea drinking etiquette: a spoon laid "across" the teacup indicated that the guest did not need any more tea, otherwise, the hostess was obligated to offer a fresh cup of tea, and it was considered impolite to refuse the offering. Pettigrew reports that sometimes the spoons were numbered to make it easier to match the cups with the guests after a refill. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teaspoon#:~:text=Teaspoon%20is%20a%20European%20invention,the%20mid%2D17th%20century).A history of the teaspoon.Metal teaspoon, badly corrodedNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Take a stroll through the average beverage aisle in your supermarket, and you might get the impression that tea has always come in small boxes with disposable tea bags. But before those easy to come by boxes, there was the rich and intriguing history of the tea strainer, a beautiful little tool that has helped our ancestors enjoy loose leaf tea for hundreds of years. Enjoying loose-leaf tea, and becoming familiar with this tool, can help spark an appreciation for your tea strainer and infuser collection, or simply inspire you to grow one. Documentation of tea tools such as the tea strainer appear in ancient history, the earliest models were likely made of bamboo, and later evolved into stainless steel, sterling silver, china, porcelain, silicon, and linen. During the Tang Dynasty in China, a small book called “Classic of Tea” was written describing tea utensils, and they were made to help Buddhist monks keep living things (such as small bugs) out of the drinking water. However, using a tea tool to keep run away tea leaves out of a cup did not become a cited use of the strainer until the 17th century when Dutch merchants made tea more readily available to those outside of the Chinese dynasty. British royals then increased the popularity of tea as their preferred beverage, and it was not long before a newfound fanaticism for tea in Great Britain spread to the American colonies, as did a growing demand for products that could separate loose tea leaves from liquid with ease and flair. Why did people use a strainer to separate out tea leaves in Great Britain and not in China? While the method of serving tea from a teapot with the tea loose in the pot was a practice used in both countries, the reason China may not have required a tool to remove leaves from their cup likely had to do with the types of tea leaves they were producing. The British owned tea plantations, in countries such as India, produced finer black tea leaves that did not require as much space to expand inside of a tea pot, where as the leaves prepared on the Chinese plantations would expand far more in the pot, and were therefore less likely to land or be bothersome inside a tea cup. This common approach to serving tea with smaller tea leaves required a solution to avoid ending up with a cup, and mouth, full of tea leaves. The obvious solution was a strainer basket. In the Victorian era, tea strainer baskets, similar to those still used in tea parlors today, were made to sit on top of the cup to capture the leaves when pouring the tea from a tea pot into the individual cups. Another solution was a tea-removing device called a mote spoon. Mote spoons act as search and rescue spoons to remove tea leaves from individual teacups. The tea would be brewed loose in the teapot, so any tea that ended up in the cup could be removed with a long handled spoon with holes in the spoon to remove rogue tea leaves and keep the steeped water in the cup. The handle also helped keep the teapot spout free of leaves and could help unclog any leaves trapped when pouring. Stainless steel tea strainers and tea infusers gained popularity in the late 19th century. Big name tea strainer producers, such as Tiffany and Gorham, could use fine silver to create quality, heavy, and sturdy strainers, for those who could afford it. There were many varieties of strainers at that time, but it was more likely that smaller designers who could not afford to mass-produce these quality strainers out of silver made them into unique shapes to attract consumers with lighter wallets. And borne was the tea strainer we are accustomed to today. Things took an unexpected turn for the tea strainer in the early 1900s when Thomas Sullivan, a tea merchant, shipped out tea samples in small silk bags. Customers did not realize that they were supposed to remove the tea from the bags, and instead boiled the tea, bag and all! The convenience of tossing out the leaves is obvious, and the popularity of tea bags is still seen today. Most premium bags of tea we are accustomed to today are frequently packaged loose for consumption, and when they are available in bags, the leaves are often crowded and do not have enough space to expand. While pyramid tea bags have become a more recent solution to this problem, due to the additional space at the top of the bag, enjoying a variety of quality tea is easier with a tea strainer in your arsenal. Besides, with the wide variety of strainers for your cup or pot in versatile materials such as mesh, silver, or a novelty silicone cartoon shape, loose tea can still reign supreme. Tea strainers sometimes do require more cleanup and measuring, but the experience and quality is always worth the effort. Besides, strainers also allow for mixing favorite tea blends together for an extra dose of delicious creativity! https://www.teamuse.com/article_170413.html The strainer provided the convenience of separating the tea leaves for disposal later.Metal strainer, bowl shaped, with mesh and twisted wire handle.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, strainer

A tea strainer is a type of strainer that is placed over or in a teacup to catch tea leaves. When tea is brewed in the traditional manner in a teapot, the tea leaves are not contained in teabags, but rather are freely suspended in the water. As the leaves themselves may be distasteful, it is usual to filter them out with a tea strainer. Strainers usually fit into the top of the cup to catch the leaves as the tea is poured. Some deeper tea strainers can also be used to brew single cups of tea, much as teabags or brewing baskets are used - the strainer full of leaves is set in a cup to brew the tea, and then removed, along with the spent tea leaves, when the tea is ready to drink. By using a tea strainer in this way, the same leaves can be used to brew multiple cups. Tea strainer use declined in the 20th century with mass production of the tea bag, but is still preferred among connoisseurs who claim that keeping the leaves packed in a bag, rather than freely circulating, inhibits diffusion. Many assert that inferior ingredients, namely dust quality tea, are often used in tea bags. Tea strainers are usually either sterling silver, stainless steel, or china. Strainers often come in a set, with the strainer part and a small saucer for it to sit in between cups. Tea strainers in themselves have often been turned into artistic masterpieces of the silver- and goldsmith's craft, as well as rarer specimens of fine porcelain. Brewing baskets (or infusing baskets) resemble tea strainers, but are more typically put in the top of a teapot to contain the tea leaves during brewing. There is no definitive boundary between a brewing basket and a tea strainer, and the same tool might be used for both purposes. Tea strainers are also used by patients trying to pass a kidney stone. The patient urinates through the strainer, thereby ensuring that, if a stone is passed, it will be caught for evaluation and diagnosis. Source: www.wikipedia.net This item has historical significance in the evolution of Tea drinking.The Strainer being needed if a cup of tea was to be poured without tea leaves being present in the tea liquid.As Tea bags have been introduced into everyday life tea strainers are an item of the past. This particular tea strainer was an item for everyday useage.White enamel tea strainer, round in shape with flange edges, 7 small circle areas of perforations in the concave area of the utensil, a small perforated handle (same material) at one outer area of the item.domestic, kitchen, food, preparation, white, enamel, tea, strainer, beverage, perforated, utensil, round, flanges, leaves

Silver plated urn with lid fixed to cup. Laurel St, Golden Square Primary School provenance. Engraved 'Pet Competition. 1972. Paper sticker attached to inside plastic base has printed. 'Manufactured by Pitcher Products Pty Ltd , 9-15 Moray St, South Melb, Vic 3205. No 193. $9.25. The top bowl is bent from the vertical.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school

Trophy possibly silver plated inscribed with the words: Bendigo & South Bendigo Easter rifle meeting ''R. O. Henderson Cup'' best individual scratch aggregate 1923 - 1924 - 1925 won by R. W. Bartlett Hawthorn Rifle Club score 225, 236, 230.trophies & awards, sports, rifle

Stained timber frame, dark green matt board conatining photo of Justin having cup of water poured over head. Two Silver service medals with ribbons and service record in Vietnamd6n04, justin, tracker dogs, 7 rar, pte tom blackhurst, australian army training team

The silver plated shaving mug was presented to Robert Cornelius WATTERS by his sister Norma WATTERS. She had it engraved with his name, P.M. 2990 for his port of embarkation and R.A.N.R.as a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. He served as a Leading Sick Berth Attendant from 11 September 1940 - 21 March 1944.P.M.2990. R. C. Watters. R.A.N.R.robert cornelius watters, norma watters, armed services - navy, royal australian naval reserve

Silver plated - mounted on bakelite base. One engraved plate 6cmx3.5cm. Handles each side of cup. Cup with thin stem and 7 cm base.1962 Harlequins. 1963 T.P. Demons. Donated by Stanley Table tennis for AZ Group 1961.Won by Bruarong. Maker - Marquis 'MBM' p3.

Silver engraved - filigree - 5 leafy arms (one arm missing). Two trunks hold up the actual cup. Cup engraved with 4 palm trees at back. Front shows a cricket match scene with fence, tents and pavilion. Small leaves at base. Base covered with small flowers and rocksW Edwards, Melbourne. Leading supplier of silverware c1889.Collins St East, Melbourne

Russell Mockridge b1928 d1958 was described 'as the greatest cyclist of all time'. He died during a race in collision with a bus that also claimed the lives of two fellow riders and a spectator. Mockridge started in 1946 by winning his first race of 40km with the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club. His wins soon earned him the nickname of the Geelong Flyer. He represented Australia at the London Olympic Games in 1948 and the Helsinki Games in 1952. He also represented Australia in the 1950 British Empire Games in Auckland where he took gold in the 1000 sprint and the 1000m time trial and silver in the 4000m pursuit. In Paris 1952 he won the Amateur Grand Prix and the following day the Open Grand Prix, beating world professional champion Reg Harris. Later that year he won Manchester Wheelers Club Muratti Cup again beating Reg Harris. He turned professional a year later and teamed with Sid Patterson and Roger Arnold to win the Paris 6 day race in 1955. Mockridge was one of 60 of 150 entrants to finish the 1955 Tour de France. He won 12 consecutive Australian championships. Mockridge was married and had a daughter, Melinda (1955)Russell Mockridge was described 'as the greatest cyclist of all time'. He achieved international notoriety as a cyclist from the mid 1940s until his death in 1958, representing Australia in the Olympic games, the Commonwealth Games, The Tour de France and other international high profile cycling events.Framed print of Russell Mockridge in cycling attire. Head and shoulders depiction. Mockeridge is wearing a leather cycling helmut and white cycling shirt typical of cycling gear of that era. The frame is wooden with gold mount and has a wire hanger on the reverse side.geelong cycling club; geelong amateur cycling club; geelong west cycling club; geelong flyer; russell mockridge; olympic games; tour de france;

Silver quadruple plate (1400S) etched, embossed and lidded trophy on a separate wooden base."Stratherne P.G.S. Shiela Macfie Cup 1943 Inter-House Singing" " 1943 Patterson 1944 Davidson 1945 Patterson 1946 Davidson 1947 Patterson 1948 Davidson"stratherne presbyterian girls' school

Stratherne Presbyterian Girls' School was founded in 1889 at the home of Miss Ethel Dare at 45 Riversdale road, Hawthorn. The final location of the school was 131 Power street, Hawthorn - a house gifted to the school by Mr and Mrs John Patterson in 1923. The Alma Pedersen Cup was awarded for best general improvement in the Junior school. The school closed in 1968.Art Deco style silver trophy on a stand with five shield shaped silver plaques screwed to its bakelite base. The trophy has two handles.On trophy: "Alma Pedersen Cup Stratherne P.G.G.S. Best general improvement centenary year 1934" On base: "Awarded to Betty Dawborn 1934" "Awarded to Vonda Lloyd 1935" "Awarded to Joan Dawborn 1936" "Awarded to Shirley Dahllof 1937" "Awarded to Joan McNaughton 1938"alma pedersen cup, stratherne presbyterian girls' school hawthorn

Stratherne Presbyterian Girls' School was founded in 1889 at the home of Miss Ethel Dare at 45 Riversdale road, Hawthorn. The final location of the school was 131 Power street, Hawthorn - a house gifted to the school by Mr and Mrs John Patterson in 1923. The Alma Pedersen Cup was awarded for best general improvement in the Junior school. The school closed in 1968.Silver trophy on a wooden base which has silver shield shaped plaques with winners names engraved. The trophy has two handles.Front: "Stratherne P.G.S. Interhouse Basketball Presented by Adele Gerald 1938 - 1946" Winners: "Davidson and Patterson 1946" "Patterson 1961" "Dare 1962" " Davidson 1963" "Patterson 1964" "Dare 1965" "Dare 1867" "Patterson 1968"stratherne presbyterian girls' school hawthorn

Stratherne Presbyterian Girls' School was founded in 1889 at the home of Miss Ethel Dare at 45 Riversdale road, Hawthorn. The final location of the school was 131 Power street, Hawthorn - a house gifted to the school by Mr and Mrs John Patterson in 1923. The Alma Pedersen Cup was awarded for best general improvement in the Junior school. The school closed in 1968.Silver trophy with handles."Inter House Swimming Presented to Pat Seymour 1941 - 1944. 1963 Patterson House 1964 Patterson 1965 Dare 1966 Dare 1967 Patterson 1968 Dare"stratherne presbyterian girls' school hawthorn

Stratherne Presbyterian Girls' School was founded in 1889 at the home of Miss Ethel Dare at 45 Riversdale road, Hawthorn. The final location of the school was 131 Power street, Hawthorn - a house gifted to the school by Mr and Mrs John Patterson in 1923. The Alma Pedersen Cup was awarded for best general improvement in the Junior school. The school closed in 1968.Etched silver plate trophy on a plastic base."Stratherne Margaret L. Thomson Memorial Handicrafts"stratherne presbyterian girls' school hawthorn

EPNS House Challenge cup with separate wooden base which has a silver collar engraved with the names and dates of the winners. The front bears an engraving of the school's crest.Front: "Stratherne P.G.G.S. Presented by Mrs F.W.Seekamp" "House Challenge Cup" Back: "Dare House" "Patterson House" "Davidson House"stratherne presbyterian girls' school hawthorn, stratherne presbyterian girls' grammar school hawthorn, school awards, trophies

Ten winning teams from 1923 - 1938.Plate silver trophy with handles on each side. The trophy is engraved around its base with the winners. The trophy is mounted on a timber base.On the front: "PRESENTED TO METHODIST LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA 'C' GRADE BY E. TONKIN ESQ. TONKIN CUP WON BY DENHAM ST."methodist lawn tennis association of victoria, tonkin, e.

Two handled silver trophy on bakelite base"Basketball Championship". "Cr G. Thos. FitzGerald Cup 1937 between St Theresa Catholic Young Ladies Team and Nth Essendon Methodist Young Ladies Team won by"north essendon methodist young ladies basketball team, st theresa catholic young ladies basketball team, trophy

Clunes Horticultural Society was established in Clunes during the 1980's to encourage interest and involvement in growing all types of vegetation. Dudley Irwin was the local Liberal Party Politician in the 1950'sThis Trophy was named after Dudley Erwin, a long term resident of Clunes who inaugurated the CHS. This Trophy was awarded annually by the CHS executive group to the member who was deemed to have contributed most to advancing Horticulture in the Clunes DistrictInverted Silver EPNS inverted hollow cone or cup with two opposed side handles, mounted on black bakelite base.Engraved: CLUNES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY DUDLEY ERWIN PERPETUAL TROPHYclunes horticultural society, community group

Gold metal elongated cup trophy with a brown plastic base and silver metal shields attached to the bottom. Engraved in the cup is:N.E.D.S.S.S.A. Football Premiership Donated by BROKEN RIVER HURIER ________ Benella

Gold plastic cup trophy with a square black plastic base, with a silver plate attached to it reading:BUSHRANGERS CUP Year 8 Southern Football Competition

Gold plastic cup trophy with a square black plastic base, with a silver plate attached to it reading:Bushrangers Cup Southern Champions 2007

Gold plastic cup trophy with a square black plastic base, with a silver plate attached to it reading:BUSHRANGERS CUP Year 8 Southern Champions 2011

Silver trophy of a statue or a runner on a podium above a laurel wreath. The statue has a plastic base with a metal plate with engraved text reading:N.E.S.S.S.A. WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL GRAND AGGEGATE ATHLETIC CUP